White wine of lemon yellow color. The nose is very aromatic with aromas reminiscent of citrus fruits (orange and lemon). On the palate it is very fresh, mineral, with hints of pear and citrus fruits, and a mild acidity that accompanies this wine from the beginning to the end.

Food pairing: The Flower and the Bee is a wine that pairs very well with fish and seafood (sardines, turbot, cod, clams, cockles). Also suitable for white meats and lightly cured cheeses. In this case we have paired it with a sea dish: Rice with cockles and mussels.

The cockle is a very tasty mollusk, with a high content of iron, and that both steamed, grilled, or rice is delicious if you catch the point of cooking. This implies that it must be almost raw, so it will be juicy. After adding the vegetable base and the rice to the cooking, we will leave the cockles to add in the end, and if you want, you can add some mussels to complete the mixture. The secret is to use broth from the seafood itself to cook, and even add a little wine to the pot.

Apart from being one of my favorite rices, it is very nutritious and healthy.

P.S. It is recommended to use fresh or frozen cockle, in no case canned. The mussel can be fresh or previously cooked in seawater.

Monday, July 10, 2017

Climate change is a
fact, and whether we like it or not, it affects our habits of life, our food,
and of course, it is present in the wines we choose. At least in southern
Europe, the summer has moved forward, has arrived with force and very high
temperatures, but we will not stop drinking wine, we should only look for those
that fit best with high temperatures. Here is a careful selection of wines with
good value for money, which can give a touch of freshness and fruity to our
summer meals; and of course, any of them are a perfect snack if we decide not
to accompany them with any type of food. In our first selection we go with
three white and two rosé which price in no case exceeds 10 €.

Friday, August 14, 2015

The Ribeira Sacra term meaning " sacred shore " , and seems to come from Latin. And at the edge of the two most iconic rivers Galicia , the river Miño and Sil, this region is located between the provinces of Lugo and Ourense. The situation of their terraced vineyards , located on the banks of both rivers , and with slopes of up to 80 % make this land a paradise.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

There are many varieties of grapes that are part of this land of exceptional beauty: Albariño, Godello, Loureiro, White Caiño, Lado .. if we talk about whites. Mencia, Sousón, Caiño and Brancellao if speaking of red, but certainly the Queen is the Treixadura.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

One more year and... Christmas again! We propose a new selection of
wines that will not leave anyone indifferent who ventures to try them. A good
price per value, as usual, which in all these wines seems excellent. From now
on, all we have to do it is just enjoy them in good company. Cheers!

On the shores of the Atlantic, between the estuaries of Arosa and Pontevedra , extends a fertile territory that has maintained and adapt its centennial winemaking tradition to contemporary tastes. Traditionally land of red wines produced from grapes like Espadeiro , Red Caiño , Loureiro ... however, it has seen its rebirth from the white grape variety Albariño , to produce some of the most popular white wines not only nationally but also international , being critically acclaimed.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

These are somehow most important features of Pedro Rodriguez, the " alma mater of the winery ," who confesses that this is the meaning that lies behind the brand that is revolutionizing the way of making wine since its inception in the early nineties; and that's the character he wants to give to their wines.

When you meet Pedro at first in his winery, which attracts attention is what a warm and friendly he is, as well as his simplicity and generosity. Since the first moment conveys his enthusiasm for making wine, and for the innovation. He started in the world of law, but fortunately for wine lovers, twisted his career (as he says) .

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Alberto García, the owner and " alma mater " of the winery, led our visit to what will be an interesting journey through the history of Ribeiro wine region. Valdavia is the oldest winery in the area, and probably one of the oldest in Spain and Europe. Its history dates back to the twelfth century, when its vineyards were linked to the monastery of San Clodius. Most of the medieval monasteries of the Iberian Peninsula became guardians of the Roman tradition of producing wine.

Christmas
is always a great time to try new flavors . In this case I would like to
recommend you five wines whose characteristics do not leave anyone indifferent after
tasting them; and furthermore they match with a wide range of side dishes . They are wines that treasure in themselves a wide range of shades, and the choice of one or another it is going to depend on each person´s taste. There are not commercial interest behind these election, just a desire to share and publicize wines that they seemed me delicious. They are just a few of many
that I would like to recommend .

They are
two white , from Galicia , Western Spain , very Atlantic , very fruity and
aromatic , " 1583 , Albariño Fefiñanes " and " Paradigm "of Leive , produced in a totally
ecologic way. A rosé, " Petit
Verdot " Pago del Vicario, from the South Centre of the peninsula; and two reds to keep in mind , Pago de Santa
Cruz, Sastre Winerie
from la Ribera del Duero, and Aires de Vendimia, from José Antonio García winerie, a Mencia grape wine from
Bierzo , both "terroir " wines, cultivated in the traditional manner, without insecticides or herbicides, those of wines that reflect the land where they come from. (Go to the page...)